Title: Gaia-Porto Hostel Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=4905&destination=Vila+Nova+de+Gaia%2C+Porto+District%2C+Portugal&selected=7028494&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Gaia-Porto Hostel Travelers start their day with continental breakfast or coffee while planning Porto adventures, then unwind on the rooftop terrace as the historic city winds down ## Photo gallery for Gaia-Porto Hostel ![Standard Suite | Down duvets, individually decorated, blackout curtains, soundproofing - Gaia-Porto Hostel (Vila Nova de Gaia)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7030000/7028500/7028494/ae2c1974.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining - Gaia-Porto Hostel (Vila Nova de Gaia)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7030000/7028500/7028494/c0ed45b6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Gaia-Porto Hostel (Vila Nova de Gaia)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7030000/7028500/7028494/5f781a43.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Gaia-Porto Hostel (Vila Nova de Gaia)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7030000/7028500/7028494/40cb2db2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Down duvets, individually decorated, blackout curtains, soundproofing - Gaia-Porto Hostel (Vila Nova de Gaia)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7030000/7028500/7028494/w1667h2993x13y7-71c0693d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Located in Porto's Historic Center, Gaia-Porto Hostel features a rooftop terrace and garden. Guests enjoy in-room WiFi, continental breakfast, lobby coffee/tea, and the helpful service of multilingual staff. ## Reviews 9.4 Exceptional ## Popular amenities - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Breakfast available - Laundry room - Housekeeping - Kitchen ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Apr 7 - Apr 8](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-07&endDate=2026-04-08&selected=7028494&PinnedHotelID=7028494&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-07&endDate=2026-04-08&selected=7028494&PinnedHotelID=7028494&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Apr 8 - Apr 9](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-08&endDate=2026-04-09&selected=7028494&PinnedHotelID=7028494&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-08&endDate=2026-04-09&selected=7028494&PinnedHotelID=7028494&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Apr 10 - 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409 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 Queen Bed ### View all photos for Deluxe Suite ![Deluxe Suite | Down duvets, individually decorated, blackout curtains, soundproofing](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7030000/7028500/7028494/d6410a32.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Suite - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 3 - 1 Queen Bed ### Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm - City view - Sleeps 1 - 3 Single Bunk Beds ### Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm - Sleeps 1 - 3 Single Bunk Beds ### View all photos for Executive Suite ![Executive Suite | Down duvets, individually decorated, blackout curtains, soundproofing](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7030000/7028500/7028494/7c04f62b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Executive Suite - City view - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Basic Suite ![Basic Suite | Down duvets, individually decorated, blackout curtains, soundproofing](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7030000/7028500/7028494/776adcfd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Basic Suite - 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More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FPorto-Hotels-Gaia-Porto-Hostel.h7028494.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FPorto-Hotels-Gaia-Porto-Hostel.h7028494.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Located in Santa Marinha, a neighbourhood in Vila Nova de Gaia, Gaia-Porto Hostel is near a metro station and on a river. Porto Historic Center and Dom Luis I Bridge are notable landmarks, and if an activity is on the agenda, check out Port of Leixões Cruise Terminal. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Crystal Palace Gardens or Alfandega Congress Center. [Visit our Vila Nova de Gaia travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Vila-Nova-De-Gaia.dx4905) [View more Hostels in Porto](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Porto-Hostels.d603077-aaHostels.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C41.13401%2C-8.61147&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=yRIs7LbrKl_93ICzp2emfAoeQ98=) Rua Cândido dos Reis, N 374-376, Vila Nova de Gaia, 4400-078 ### What's nearby - ![Sandeman Cellars](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6081705/67230af6-525b-4bca-95d4-dc03328735cd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Sandeman Cellars 5 min walk \- 0.3 miles - ![Dom Luis I Bridge](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6081669/bd28ed12-b40e-4f35-b996-a1451aa4fbdd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Dom Luis I Bridge 8 min walk \- 0.5 miles - ![Portugal, Porto, Ribeira (Historic center)](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000662149/73be06be-aab4-45b8-8526-5225c14821dd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Porto Historic Center 12 min walk \- 0.6 miles - ![Ribeira Square](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6081691/c8f34658-366f-4a48-9a29-9e44ec7dc1d1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Ribeira Square 13 min walk \- 0.7 miles - Gaia Cable Car 8 min walk \- 0.5 miles ### Getting around - General Torres Station 6 min walk - Jardim do Morro Station 9 min walk - Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro) 26 min drive ### Restaurants - Casa Portuguesa do Pastel de Bacalhau 6 min walk - Real Cervejaria 6 min walk - WOW (World of Wine) Porto 6 min walk - Sandeman - The George 5 min walk - Porto Cruz 5 min walk ## About this property ### Gaia-Porto Hostel Hostel near Porto Historic Center Close to Dom Luis I Bridge and Ribeira Square, Gaia-Porto Hostel provides a rooftop terrace, a garden and a library. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a fireplace in reception, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. You'll also find perks such as: - Continental breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and a TV in reception - Coffee/tea in reception, tour/ticket information and barbecues - A front desk safe, multilingual staff and luggage storage Room features All guest rooms are individually decorated, and offer comforts, such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, in addition to perks, such as separate dining areas and bathrobes. 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No on-site parking available - 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge) - Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge) ### Food and drink - Daily continental breakfast available 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 6 per person - Coffee and tea in common areas ### Things to do - Library - TV in common areas ### Family friendly - In-room microwave - Laundry facilities - Separate in-room dining area - Soundproofed rooms ### Conveniences - Laundry facilities - Limited-hour front desk - Luggage storage - Safe at front desk ### Guest services - Dry cleaning/laundry service - Housekeeping (daily) - Multilingual staff - Tour and ticket assistance ### Outdoors - Barbecue grill - Garden - On a river - Picnic area - Rooftop terrace ### Spa - In-room massages ### Accessibility - Hardwood flooring in room - No lift ### More - 2 buildings - 2 floors - Designated smoking areas - Fireplace in lobby ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided - Blackout drapes - Down comforter ### Bathroom - Dressing gowns - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Food and drink - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Freezer - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Separate dining area - Shared kitchen access ### More - Access via exterior corridors - Air conditioning - Individual decor - Iron/ironing board on request - Separate sitting area - Soundproofed rooms ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM Contactless check-in and check-out are available Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM Contactless check-out ### Special check-in instructions This property offers transfers from the airport and train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation The front desk is open daily from 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM Front desk staffed during limited hours This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours) ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 20.0 per night. ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Fees You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: - A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.50 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 16 years of age. We have included all charges provided to us by the property. ### Optional extras - Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately EUR 6.00 per person - Airport shuttle fee: EUR 25 per vehicle (return) - Rollaway bed fee: EUR 20.0 per night The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards Cashless transactions are available This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room Property Registration Number 19560/AL. If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms ### Property is also known as Gaia-Porto Hostel Hostel Gaia-Porto Gaia Porto Hostel Portugal/Vila Nova De Gaia Gaia-Porto Hostel Vila Nova de Gaia Gaia Porto Hostel Gaia-Porto Hostel Vila Nova de Gaia Gaia-Porto Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Gaia-Porto Hostel pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Gaia-Porto Hostel? ### What time is check-in at Gaia-Porto Hostel? ### What time is check-out at Gaia-Porto Hostel? ### Does Gaia-Porto Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport? ### Where is Gaia-Porto Hostel located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Gaia-Porto Hostel Reviews 9.4 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ### 9.8 Staff & service ### 9.2 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 54 8 - Good 19 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Carlie 17 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Really nice, safe, cozy place to stay. The staff is incredible and friendly. ##### Carlie Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rebecca 27 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities We loved our stay here. We stayed in a private double room with our own bathroom which was wonderful. The room was clean and tidy, shampoo and body wash was provided, as well as a hairdryer. The hostel itself was spotlessly clean and tidy. The kitchen facilities were brilliant. Free wifi is available throughout. It had a very convenient location, a short walk down the hill took you to the river and all of the port wine sellers! Very close to the Ponte Luis bridge to take you in to Porto. I would highly recommend this hostel and wouldn't hesitate to stay here again. Thank you so much for a pleasurable stay! ##### Rebecca Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Matt 18 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Great hostel, owner is super nice, knowledgeable and helpful. Place is just a 10 minute walk to the main area of Gaia and Porto, so its quiet, but also convenient. I got a private room in this hostel, but I'm sure a dorm room would've been fine. Free breakfast every morning and owner offers recommendations or engaging conversations about Portugal and Porto. They did my laundry for 10 euros too, which was great. ##### Matt Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Philip 17 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities A real find. Wonderful staff and nice room. ##### Philip Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### James 19 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities The private room was nice. Had lots of space. Staff were friendly and breakfast was good. Within walking distance to the river for things like dinner. A bit further to the centre of Porto but easily doable by public transport. ##### James Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jacques 26 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Super ##### Jacques Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Alain 29 Nov 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Super ##### Alain Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Richard 31 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Great affordable friendly place to stay. This hostel is convenient to the Gaia port, restaurants and cruise ship terminal. Easy walk to Porto. There is a steep hill from the port and 34 steps up to our suite on the first floor. We learned from our first night to close the double glazed window to eliminate the rumble of tyres on the cobblestone road. Our hosts and their staff were very friendly and accomodating to all our enquires including a reasonable priced shuttle to the airport. Be warned there are two identical addresses in Gaia 30 kms apart so make sure your driver takes you to the one near the port. ##### Richard Stayed 2 nights in May 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Angela Patricia 18 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities O João é muito atencioso e o quarto excelente. ##### Angela Patricia Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Delphine 13 Jul 2025 Liked: Amenities Très bonne accueil,je recommande cet établissement ##### Delphine Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 17 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Bästa platsen att bo i Portugal! Bästa platsen att bo i Porto tyckte vi! Minst 4 terrasser med fina blommor/ plantor/träd (tex Camelia och Citron) och fantastisk utsikt över Porto. Fräscha lokaler. Supersnälla och hjälpsamma personal. Perfekt situerad mitt i smeten. Allt var topp. (Ta med allergimedicin om man är känslig för ”gamla hus”.) Vi kommer absolut besöka Hostel Gaia igen. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Louis 23 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Magnifique acceuil , super hébergements, confortable et tres bien situer. Le proprio est tres sympathique.il serve un super petit desjeuner. ##### Louis Stayed 1 night in May 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Daniel 29 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities . ##### Daniel Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### MARIA PILAR 6 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Esta muy bien ubicado, el desayuno muy rico, lo que mas destaco es la amabilidad y la informacion que te brindan para lo que necesites las personas que lo regentan. Michas gracias ##### MARIA PILAR Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Armando 25 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Sehr zu empfehlen Sehr nette Gastgeber. Die sympathischen Eltern sind für ein tolles Frühstück besorgt. Sehr sauber. Die Lage am anderen Flussufer hat uns sehr gut gefallen. ##### Armando Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023 Verified ### 6/10 Okay #### Jose Luis 3 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities #### Superio Está bien muy céntrico el único problema que la suite que me dieron daba a la calle y es como si la habitación estuviera en la calle por el ruido de los coches nos tuvimos que poner tapones para los oídos ##### Jose Luis Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Yassel 12 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Muy amables, ayudan con todo! Seguramente volveré! ##### Yassel Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Yassel 5 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities El personal es muy amable ##### Yassel Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Alberto 2 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Bon séjour bon accueil maison familiale ##### Alberto Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Patrick 5 Apr 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities #### Beau séjour à Porto Un très bel accueil pour cet hôtel de famille. Bien situé proche des quais des chais à Porto. Cuisine sur place possible et petit-déjeuner copieux agrémenté de pâtisseries locales. Attention pas de stationnement sur place mais parking à moins de 5mn (parking Général Torres pour 6€/jour). Nous reviendrons ##### Patrick Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### oscar 3 Sept 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Super recomendable y suelo viajar mucho . Muy buena ubicacion , personal amable siempre dispuesto ayudar , todo muy limpio y cada detalle en se sitio . ##### oscar Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Nathalie 20 Jan 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Accueil chaleureux et des informations touristiques intéressantes. Par contre un peu bruyant certains soirs. ##### Nathalie Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2020 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sébastien 22 Nov 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Sejour agréable Sejour agréable super accueil chambre très propre. Accès rapide au centre ville proche des commodités. Petit déjeuner au top accompagné d'un gâteau portugais Ce munir éventuellement de bouchon oreille car rue pavé et fréquenté par des voitures la nuit. ##### Sébastien Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Dimitri 13 Nov 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Good hostel to be. Overall I was very happy, very clean and cozy, I will go back if get to Porto. Thanks João. ##### Dimitri Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### SEONGHYEON 15 Oct 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Best hostel to trip Porto Good bedding condition. Convenience location to go center of city. 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